Senior Audit Manager

Abacuspro; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Leadership development

BSC incentives

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Abacus is seeking a Senior Manager, Audit to lead multiple engagements from planning to issuance, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. This role demands strong technical accounting knowledge, staff development, and effective relationship management with clients and teams.

The position is based in the Fayetteville, AR area with travel within the service region. A CPA license and 7+ years of public accounting experience are required, along with a track record of engagement leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 7+ years of audit experience in public accounting or equivalent assurance experience.
• Prior experience leading engagements and supervising teams.
• CPA license required.
• Industry experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth, recruiting, or training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements concurrently from planning through issuance.
• Provide technical leadership on complex accounting and auditing matters; oversee engagement quality and firm methodology.
• Manage and coach engagement teams with direction, review, and development; provide timely feedback.
• Own client relationships at the engagement level, manage expectations and resolve issues.
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability; coordinate billing and realization discussions.
• Contribute to practice development through proposals, thought leadership, recruiting, and process improvements.
• Stay current on auditing standards and regulatory changes; implement best practices across the Audit practice.

Skills

Leadership

Engagement management

CPA license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

UltraTax

AdvanceFlow

Job description

About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology. Whether you join Current or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.

The Sr. Manager, Audit is a key leader within the firm's Audit practice, responsible for leading multiple audit and assurance engagements from planning through issuance, delivering exceptional client service, developing high-performing teams, and supporting practice growth through technical leadership and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements concurrently, including planning, risk assessment, staffing, execution, and final deliverables (25%)
• Provide technical leadership on complex accounting and auditing matters; oversee engagement quality, compliance with professional standards, and firm methodology (20%)
• Manage and coach engagement teams through direction, review, and on-the-job development; conduct timely feedback and performance coaching (20%)
• Own client relationships at the engagement level, including proactive communication, expectation setting, issue resolution, and identifying value-added opportunities (15%)
• Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability; monitor scope changes and coordinate billing and realization discussions (10%)
• Contribute to practice development, including proposal support, thought leadership, recruiting, training, and process improvement initiatives (10%)
• Stay current on auditing standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory changes; help implement best practices and process improvements across the Audit practice.

Leadership Expectations

Lead by example, build strong engagement teams, provide meaningful coaching, and foster collaboration and accountability across the practice.

Professional experience requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 7+ years of audit experience in public accounting (or equivalent assurance experience)
• Prior experience leading engagements and supervising teams
• CPA license required
• Industry experience (e.g., manufacturing, construction, financial services, not-for-profit) a plus
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to practice growth, recruiting, or training initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow.
• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time, salaried, exempt position.
• Based in Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO.
• Travel to client locations as needed, generally within the firm's service area.
• Standard office hours with additional hours required during peak audit seasons.

Why Join Abacus?

• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to coach and develop future leaders in the Audit practice
• Performance-based incentive opportunities through the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program
• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing firm

Compensation for this role is designed to reflect both core responsibilities and individual contribution. This position is paid on a salary basis using a total compensation model, which includes a base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities through the firm's Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program.

Incentive pay is earned and a portion paid monthly based on individual performance and is included as part of the role's total compensation.

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, performance, and role alignment within the firm.

• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities.
• Self-Managed PTO planned in coordination with engagement schedules and peak seasons.

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.